# The Checkbook vs CollectXit

The clearest difference is price: CollectXit at Free against The Checkbook's $4.99. CollectXit also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 76%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). The Checkbook's advantage is ratings volume (997 vs 3) and chart position (#40 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

CollectXit is free to download; The Checkbook costs $4.99 up front. The Checkbook sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and CollectXit sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CollectXit holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Checkbook has 997 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of The Checkbook's written reviews are positive against 100% of CollectXit's.

The Checkbook ships an update fortnightly, CollectXit weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Checkbook | CollectXit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.8 (997 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-checkbook/id6468368811/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/collectxit/id6800530132/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **997** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 76.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#40** | — |
| Size | 61 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Four One Four 213, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1709830108) | [CollectXit LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6800530134) |

## What reviewers say

### The Checkbook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-checkbook/id6468368811)

**Currently charting:** #40 Top Paid · Finance (US App Store)

Manage your finances on the go with this transaction tracker. Easily record income and expenses, schedule upcoming bills, and reconcile with your bank statements for accurate balance tracking. Offers multiple accounts, customizable themes, and secure access.

**Highlights:** Real-time transaction tracking, Upcoming bill and deposit scheduling, Bank account reconciliation, Multiple account management, Customizable color themes, Transaction search and filtering, Recurring transaction setup

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Shared Storage - Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Shared Storage - Annual | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Easy to use
- 🔍 Helps track finances
- 📱 Convenient mobile app
- 🧮 Simple check register
- 🔒 Secure with Face ID

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔢 Limited account name length
- 🔍 Difficult to view past transactions
- 🔢 No custom currency options
- 🐛 Data loss issues
- 🚫 No iPad-optimized layout

**Reported bugs**

- Data loss and sync issues
- Incorrect transaction display
- Recurring transactions not working as expected

**Requested features**

- 📊 Spending reports and analytics
- 🔁 More recurring transaction options
- 🖨️ Check printing capability
- 🔀 Ability to split transactions
- 🔄 Easier transaction editing/deletion


### CollectXit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/collectxit/id6800530132)

Organize, track, and manage your entire collection in one place. Easily catalog items, record transactions, and understand your collection's performance and profit. Designed for collectors of all levels.

**Highlights:** Digital inventory creation, Item details (photos, grades, condition, value), Spreadsheet import and creation, Transaction tracking (purchases and sales), Collection performance monitoring, Inventory sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CollectXit Pro | $4.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Checkbook free?

The Checkbook costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is CollectXit free?

CollectXit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, The Checkbook or CollectXit?

CollectXit is rated higher. The Checkbook averages 4.8 out of 5 from 997 ratings, while CollectXit averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do The Checkbook or CollectXit have ads?

Neither The Checkbook nor CollectXit shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Checkbook or CollectXit?

The Checkbook ships an update fortnightly, and CollectXit weekly. Most recently, The Checkbook was updated on October 30, 2026 and CollectXit on October 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*